Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal GTRexclude on a blue wool backer

on a blue wool backer with black backing on the reverse

Type II (Belgium Type

Seitz was discharged on 20 November 1945

two-piece white metal insignia on a bronze gilt base

the announcement and citation appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 46156 of Monday

Japan, Empire. A China Incident War Medal GTRexclude on a blue wool backer(Sina jihen jugun kisho). Instituted in 1939. In bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, wooden framed, silvered characters on the lid, black felt recessed medal bed, the lid having separated from the base, case fair. Footnote: The China Incident Medal was created by Imperial Edit No. 496 on July 27, 1939 and awarded for service in China at any